DEEP DIVE SESSION SPEAKERS

LAMP has a long history of providing top-notch speakers that introduce first-line and front-line leaders to innovative, relevant and forward-thinking strategies, techniques, and tools to help them build their business in the year ahead. All sessions undergo a rigorous peer-vetting process and each speaker must provide an innovative insight into growth and development, a forward-thinking tactical takeaway or a breakthrough trend or tool for action that has been previously tested.

H. Adam Holt

AXA

Adam Holt is the Managing Partner of RubinGoldman and Associates one of AXA Advisors’ top firms located in Philadelphia, PA. For the past 20 years Adam has been a wealth management professional instrumental in bringing innovative practice management technologies to his organizations. Adam is the CEO and Founder of Asset-Map; a visual technology platform used by thousands of financial professionals globally to engage clients in a holistic discussion of their financial condition. Adam’s technology innovations have awarded his organization significant accolades in the FinTech community and he is commonly referenced in trade publications for his views on the future of financial services. Adam earned his Bachelors of Science in Economics and Planning from Rutgers University, an MBA from Drexel University and his ChFC designation from the American College.

Olenka Cullinan

Rising Tycoons

Olenka Cullinan, is a speaker, founder of Rising Tycoons and #iStartFirst Bossbabe Bootcamps, Amazon bestselling author, Bossbabes and Millennial success coach. Olenka has developed a “Backbone of Success”™ method that helps leaders to up-level their business and mindset. Her work as a startup venture mentor nationwide, combined with humor and personal experiences led to her two TEDx talks, Phoenix Business Journal 40Under40class of 2017, global exposure and made her into one of the nation’s premier consultants. You can find her on social media below.

Deirdre Van Nest

Creator of the Crazy Good Talks™ Blueprint

Deirdre Van Nest is the Go-To Expert for financial professionals on the topic of speaking. She is the creator of the Crazy Good Talks™ Blueprint, a system that teaches advisors, agents, and leaders how to build a brand and bring in business through the power of speaking. Deirdre is a keynoter, trainer, Certified World Class Speaking™ Coach, contributing author of the Amazon bestseller World Class Speaking™ in Action and author of “Fire Your Fear™. She’s helped 1000’s of financial professionals learn how to gain a competitive edge and leverage their marketing time using speaking.

Michelle Hubert

GAMA Foundation (Farm Bureau)

Michelle Hubert is passionate about helping those on her team achieve operational and leadership excellence. She started her career with Farm Bureau in 1990 as a Sales Associate. She quickly became an agent and was distinguished by the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals that recognizes the top financial advisors worldwide, as one of the industries leading advisors. She currently sits on the GAMA Membership Committee, and serves as a GAMA Foundation Board of Trustee.

Dave Saviage

GAMA Foundation (Thrivent)

He spent first 11 years in Thrivent’s corporate office in Minneapolis managing the brokerage operations department and various customer service areas. Then, in 2002, he helped create and oversaw the Financial Consulting Group which represents Thrivent’s top 5% of financial advisors. In 2005, Dave joined the Pacific Southwest Region of Thrivent Financial as a regional partner where he now is responsible for the growth and development of the San Diego area.Dave is also an active member in GAMA International serving on the Professional Development Committee from 2005-2015 and is currently a Trustee on the GAMA Foundation Board serving as the Research Chair.

Brad Seitzinger

Managing Partner Northwestern Mutual

Brad joined Northwestern in 1990 as a college intern while attending the University of Evansville on a cross country scholarship. In 1992, Brad finished his senior year as the number two intern in the nation with Northwestern.Since being appointed as Managing Partner, Brad has received the GAMA Master Agency Award every year and is a GAMA Foundation Diamond Member and serves on the GAMA Foundation’s Board of Trustees. He is a member of AALU – Association of Advanced Life Underwriters and a Diamond Member of NAIFA – National Association Insurance Financial Advisors Political Action Committee.

Travis Penfield

AXA

Travis is a Founder and also Managing Partner of 49 Financial in Austin, Texas. Travis works with individuals and business owners to help them define their financial goals and provide strategies, products and services to help them work toward their objectives. Travis has been in the top three highest producers for 2013,2014, and 2015 for the developing sales force (DSF) on the national level within AXA.He was honored as the top manager in all of Texas in 2015 as well as the fourth highest ranking manager throughout the United States.

Ronald J. Adams, MASCL

Northwestern Mutual

A results driven executive inspiring leadership excellence through leadership development, executive and personal coaching, training, mentoring, and motivational speaking. Ron currently serves as an Assistant Director, Leadership Development- Diversity and Inclusion with Northwestern Mutual, responsible for developing strategies, best practices, content and programs that align with strategic priorities and Network Office engagement processes. Ron joined Northwestern Mutual in January 2015 after a 26 year military career where he served in many roles including the Wisconsin National Guard’s diversity officer, equal employment manager, human resources’ branch chief, operations officer, and completed two successful company commands. He is currently the public affairs officer for the 32nd infantry brigade combat team.

Travis Hart

The Guardian

Travis Hart is a Managing Partner with Pacific Advisors. Travis oversees Career Distribution including attracting new talent and the strategic direction of the firm’s field force and management team. Travis produced a proven track record of industry accomplishments. He quickly became a qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table and received a number of other industry and community awards. Travis eventually assumed a leadership role and achieved multiple management accolades. In 2007, Travis opened a new location and focused on building a production and sales team in Southern California. He relocated to Northern California and became a Managing Partner for Pacific Advisors.

Meryl Rosenthal

FlexPaths

Meryl is passionate about helping companies and their people embrace new ways of working and collaborating. As CEO and board member of FlexPaths, a workplace consultancy she co-founded in 2005, her mission is to help individuals, teams and leaders successfully transition to modern workspaces, inclusive work environments, and contemporary work practices to attract and retain next gen talent and clients. Under Meryl’s direction, her team applies the change and process methodologies deployed in Fortune 500 companies to the insurance sector so that workplace ‘refreshes’ are both messaged and embraced as a business mandate and businesses are equipped with practices, tools, and trainings to make this a reality.

Emily Viner

The Guardian

Emily Viner is responsible for the growth, development and retention of Guardian’s Leadership Bench, in addition to heading Guardian’s strategy to create gender, ethnic & generational diversity in its advisor ranks nationally. Most recently Viner has built an industry leading Leadership Development Program & two year Rotational Leadership Program delivering bottom line results, including, a 100% increase in number of Managing Directors, a 100% increase in number of recruits from Managing Directors and the movement of 26 individuals to first line leadership or bench readiness.

Jessica Choi

Penn Mutual

As Assistant Vice President of Distribution Talent Development, Jessica is responsible for leading adviser recruiting, retention and sales leadership development. She is focused on supporting Penn Mutual’s strategic growth efforts by cultivating talent with passion and strong goals who can envision themselves growing and shaping their career at Penn Mutual; developing and engaging authentic leaders with a collaborative mindset; and promoting high performing culture with a shared sense of belonging.

John McCabe

London Life/Freedom 55 Financial, London Life

John has over 25 years experience in the financial services industry. Starting in 1991 with London Life as a field representative, John was a 4- time member of the century sales club selling over 100 life insurance and investment policies every year. In 2014, John was promoted to his current position as a distribution Regional Vice President for London Life/Freedom 55 Financial. Within Freedom 55, he is responsible for all financial centre operations within Ontario and Atlantic Canada. He is currently involved in multiple pilot programs and continues to drive and lead change in the company including the Office of the Future and New Advisor Productivity Pilots.

Debra Jasper

Mindset Digital

As founder and CEO of Mindset Digital, Debra Jasper, Ph.D., applies her deep passion for powerful storytelling to helping professionals capture attention in a digital age. Debra has given talks to more than 50,000 professionals around the world, from the Australian Global Internet Conference to Sweden’s Schibsted Academy and the Ukrainian Council of Ministers.

Glenn Mattson

Sandler Training

As Founder and CEO of Mattson Enterprise, Inc., Glenn oversees an elite team of practice development consultants who provide solutions to agency leaders and financial advisors facing the challenges of achieving extraordinary success in highly competitive and overcrowded markets. Glenn is an extremely sought after keynote speaker, a gifted and respected platform trainer, coach, advisor and author. “My business is helping my clients transform their business into a more efficient, productive and profitable one.”

Michael Kane

Penn Mutual

With over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, Michael has dedicated his career to building an elite team of Financial Services Representatives in the New York market. Michael has a track record of developing teams comprised of both highly productive, experienced representatives who are driving to take their career to new heights, as well as a host of young professionals who are eager to learn from them.